Planned Maintenance
Essential works to enable us to have stronger roads today and further ensure Hampshire's roads are more resilient to the effect of extreme weather and heavy traffic
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Great Binfields Road Rbt, Lychpit
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Great Binfields Road Rbt, Lychpit (Harvest Way)
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Newbury Road, Headley
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Java Drive Greenway, Whiteley
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Doras Green Lane, Farnham
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Testbourne Close, Totton
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Planned Maintenance
Our team design and manage the delivery of an extensive programme of larger planned maintenance schemes each year. These works include carriageway and footway resurfacing, and structural drainage repairs. Any schemes that are currently in progress, or due to start within the next couple of weeks, are shown above. These planned works are separate from reactive activities, such as pothole repairs or gully cleansing.
We also deliver a widespread annual surface treatments programme, however, due to the extremely flexible nature of this work, where start dates can change at short notice, we are currently only able to provide a list of the schemes included in the programme. View the Surface Treatments Programme list (PDF).
Use the map to search for current proposed works being undertaken in Hampshire.
To report a pothole or other Hampshire Highways issue, visit hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report-a-problem .
How sites are chosen
Our asset management team make sure regular condition surveys of our Hampshire roads are carried out. This is to comply with the statutory requirements set by the Department for Transport.
The data from these surveys is combined with other known information such as the amount of reactive maintenance that has taken place. The team will then use this information to help identify the areas that need work.
Please see our Asset Management Policy for further information.
Road closures
The majority of works undertaken by the Planned Maintenance Team are large scale. This means they need a temporary road closure. We understand road closures are inconvenient. However they are required to ensure works can take place efficiently and safely.
During a road closure there is a 'work limit'. Work limits are the section of the road where our operatives will be working. The road closures often extend beyond this to manage through traffic and divert it on to an alternative route.Treatment types
Planned Maintenance works will typically fall in to one of the following categories:
Carriageway resurfacing
This is the replacement of the surface of the road, with a new surface layer (between 30 to 105mm of new asphalt). Sometimes the existing road will be overlaid with the new surface. However, generally the existing surface will be removed (referred to as milling or planing) and a new surface put in its place.
Carriageway structural repairs
This involves replacing the structure of the road. This can be as much as 450mm deep repairs. Often these repairs will specifically target the edges of the road, referred to as ‘carriageway haunch repairs’.
Carriageway surface treatments
These are surface applied treatments intended to help prolong the life of the carriageway by sealing it to prevent water ingress. In some cases the treatments also helps to restore skid resistance. There are many different types of surface treatments, such as:
- surface dressings
- microasphalt
- asphalt preservations
These are all quickly applied and are efficient cost-effective methods of treating roads.
Footway resurfacing
This involves replacing the footway construction with a new surface. This can be:
- replacing paving slabs or blocks paving
- resurfacing existing footways with new asphalt
- replacing the kerbs if sufficient numbers are defective, although this isn’t always necessary
Drainage
Drainage works can vary but will involve:
- investigating and identifying defects
- replacing existing damaged highway surface water systems
- replacing soakaways or ditches
- highway pond maintenance
Not all surface water systems are the responsibility of The County Council. Many of these are under the ownership of water authorities such as foul water systems. Many ditches are the responsibility of land owners, especially in rural areas. See Flood and water management for more information.
Frequently asked questions during a road closure
Will I have access to my property during a road closure?
Due to the nature of the works, which involve extremely hot asphalt, liquid bitumen, and large machinery, we are unable to provide vehicular access to properties within the work area. If you normally drive into or out of this area during the closure hours, please make alternative arrangements. Whilst this situation is always emotive, we must consider safety for the workforce and public and also prevent damage to newly laid roads and subsequent damage to cars.
Pedestrian access will be maintained via footways, although we ask you to listen to directions from the traffic management operatives who will guide you via the safest route.
Will I have access to my business during the road closure?
Businesses are encouraged to advise staff and customers to park nearby and use pedestrian access where possible. If your business is located within the work limits, please note that vehicular access cannot be guaranteed during working hours, so alternative arrangements should be made.
Will Emergency Vehicles have access during the works?
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained. If an emergency vehicle requires urgent entry the work will be paused immediately, and the vehicle will be escorted through the works area, if safe to do so.
Where can I park when the road is closed?
If you usually park on the road within the work area, please make alternative arrangements during the closure hours. Off-road parking will remain available; however, we cannot guarantee vehicle access in or out during working hours. Please be aware any vehicles left parked on the road that prevent the works taking place, face the risk of being removed.
Parking on or off-road within the wider road closure area (beyond the work limits) should generally be possible if traffic regulation orders allow, but please check with site operatives for confirmation.
What happens if the duration of the works change?
Occasionally, adverse weather or operational site issues may cause delays or extend the duration of the works. Any significant changes to the scheduled dates will be updated on the “Planned Works” section of the Hampshire County Council website Planned Maintenance.
Will I receive a letter about the works before they begin?
No. Properties located within or adjacent to the road closure, as well as those on roads with a single access/egress point, will receive a postcard approximately two weeks before the works commence.
The postcard will include a QR code and a web link directing you to our webpage. Once there, you can select your road name to find detailed information about the works, along with important FAQs designed to answer common queries.
What if I have a home delivery arranged?
Delivery drivers will have to follow the same restrictions as residents; they will have the option to park nearby and use pedestrian access to complete their deliveries. To minimise disruption, please consider rescheduling any deliveries for after the works are finished or outside the road closure hours.
What I have a disability and need vehicle access to my property?
Please visit our General enquiry page to provide your details so that a member of our team can contact you and discuss your concerns further. If work is already underway, please speak to our site operatives and explain your circumstances, they will do everything possible to assist you.
Will the buses be affected?
If any bus stops fall within the closure area, we will inform the relevant bus operators in advance. They will arrange temporary stops and alternative routes as required. Alternatively, you can also contact your bus operator directly for further details.
Will my rubbish and recycling bins still be emptied?
We will notify your refuse collection service in advance of the works so they can make alternative arrangements. For further details, you may also contact your waste collection provider directly.
What if I have a Hospital, Doctor or Dentist appointment?
If possible, please try to arrange your appointment for a time when work is not taking place. We appreciate this isn’t always practical, and appointments cannot always be moved.
If your appointment cannot be changed, please use our General enquiry page to provide your details so that a member of our team can contact you and discuss your arrangements further. If work is already underway, please speak to our site operatives and explain your circumstances, they will do everything possible to assist you.